MATRIXSYNTH

The Blue Serge

You might recognize this blue Serge from my previous post on Sun Pop Blue. Title link takes you to more info on this particular Serge.

KORG Z1 Samples

Title link takes you to them.

You can find manuals for the Z1 and other synths including service manuals here.

via mikael

SSM 2040 filter boards from Mad Science Lab.

"This board has the following connections on Molex .156 headers. The 2 filters are completely separate.

-- Filter 1 -audio in and out
-- Filter 2 -audio in and out
-- Filter 1 -4 control voltage inputs (0 to +15 volts)
-- Filter 1 -3 resonance control voltages (0 to -15 volts)
-- Filter 2 -4 control voltage inputs (0 to +15 volts)
-- Filter 2 -3 resonance control voltages (0 to -15 volts)
-- Power in (+15 ,-15 volts and ground)"

Comdyna LPG-20 Analog Computer

Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. Note this is not a modular synth but an analog computer.

via cebec.

Gershon Kingsley - Popcorn ( 1969 Original )

YouTube via TONYM2M2
Re-Uploaded on Jun 16, 2007sometest353·1 video

Details:
"Gershon kingsley's " Popcorn " is one of the worlds most recognisable tunes ...not bad going for a man who penned the track in two minutes.! ! ..... It was recorded in 1969 for Kingsley's solo album " Music To Moog By " http://www.virginmegastores... which saw Kingsley pioneering the use of Dr. Moog's early synthesizer.....Hot Butter released a more up-tempo version of Popcorn in 1972 . This became an instant hit across the world, and has the distinct title ot being The Worlds First Commercially Successful "Synthesizer" Record, WOW !!......Just as the name Moog is connected to Synthesizer...so too is Kingsley to Electronica......"
Funny cover version
Gersh. kingsley site

Jean Jacques Perrey & Dana Countryman - The Good Old Days

YouTube via shallowbox. Performed live at the Triple Door, Seattle, Aug.27,2006. [Uploaded on Sep 8, 2006 John Hurd]

I was actually at that show. More performances on YouTube.

Previous posts.

Aliens Project Toy of The Month - Yamaha VL1

Title link takes you there. You'll find samples, images and more info in German.

via sequencer.de

Schrittmacher

No title link, just this shot pulled from this auction.

Details:
"Manikin Electronics Schrittmacher
-SIGNED BY Klaus Schulze!!!
-Limited availability - only 20 sequencers manufactured total.
-Made in conjunction with Klaus Schulze (and signed by Klaus himself!)
-MIDI step sequencer (1 x MIDI In, 2 x MIDI Out)
-240x128 pixel LED-backlit display
-Fast access to 32 parameter lines each with 16 steps.
-Parameter lines can be configured as Note, Velocity, Gate, Len, Midi, Add or Ctrl.
-Play mode (forward, backward, forward/backward, pingpong and random) and speed can be configured for each parameter line.
-Additional parameters like note length, MIDI channel and controller can be configured depending on line type.
-16 endless dials with pushbutton.
-Skip and mute steps by pressing the endless dials.
-Step mode (play, mute, skip) indicated by bi-colored LEDs
-Manipulate sequences in real time with 8 controllers which can be controlled internal or external via pitch, channel aftertouch or control change 0-120.
-Supports internal and external MIDI clock.
-Loop function for quick and direct definition of new loops.
-Sync function resyncs parameter lines to main clock.
-Stores up to 30 presets
-Software update via MIDI."

Note this auction is via Analogue Haven.